CHARLOTTE – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather, and Grace McLain with Moms Demand Action stressed the importance of urgent action during a virtual event for Gun Violence Awareness Day. Over 100 Mecklenburg County residents attended along with members of the media.Video of the event is available for download here.
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) is proposing a 1,000% tax on AR-15-style rifles to prevent mass shootings through a legislative move that would bypass a filibuster in the Senate.